Manager- Sterile Processing

Methodist Health System; Richardson (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Sterile Processing Supervisor to lead operations in a dynamic healthcare environment. This role involves overseeing the Sterile Processing department, ensuring compliance with safety standards, and leading performance improvement initiatives. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in sterile processing, strong leadership skills, and a commitment to patient safety. Join a recognized healthcare provider that values diversity and offers a supportive work environment where your contributions will make a significant impact on patient care and safety.

Benefits

Magnet-designated hospital

Top Places to Work in Healthcare

Military Friendly Employer

Level III Neonatal Intensive Care Unit

Level III Trauma Center

Qualifications

• 5+ years in sterile processing, including 2 years in a supervisory role.
• Knowledge of AAMI standards and infection control practices.

Responsibilities

• Oversee operations of Sterile Processing, ensuring compliance and quality.
• Supervise staff and manage departmental workflow for optimal patient outcomes.

Skills

Leadership

Problem Solving

Communication

Confidentiality

Ability to Remain Calm Under Stress

Education

Associate's degree in a related healthcare field

Bachelor's degree in related healthcare field

Tools

Sterilization Equipment

Infection Control Standards

Job description

Hours of Work : 40

Days Of Week : M-F

Work Shift :

Job Description :

Job Purpose: Responsible for providing daily oversight of the operations for Sterile Processing. In collaboration with the Surgery Leadership, develops and activates annual departmental strategic and operational plans. Actively leads performance improvement, quality, and patient safety initiatives associated with high level disinfection, sterilization, and instrumentation transport to ensure risk of environmental cross-contamination is minimized and health of staff is safeguarded. Serves as an expert on sterilization processes and systems. Assures compliance with policies and procedures and all regulatory and accrediting agencies. Supports the mission, vision, values, and strategic goals of Methodist Health System.

Education:

• Associate's degree in a related healthcare field preferred.
• Bachelor's degree in related healthcare field preferred.

Licenses and/or Certifications (Required):

Current certification as a Sterile Processing Technician through an accredited organization (CRCST- Certified Registered Central Service Tech, HSPA, or Certified Sterile Processing and Distribution Technician CBSPD) required.

Related Work Experience and Other Skills:

• Five years' experience in a sterile processing or similar setting, including at least 2 years in a supervisory capacity.
• Knowledge of AAMI standards, Association of Professional Infection Control (APIC), and Association of Operating Room Nurses (AORN).
• Ability to problem solve department issues and maintain clinical practices.
• Ability to communicate verbally and in writing.
• Able to maintain confidentiality of sensitive information.
• Competent in leadership for designated scope of responsibility.
• Ability to remain calm under stressful situations.

Job Roles:

• Supervises Sterile Processing staff ensuring maximum productivity and effectiveness to include staffing and evaluating work performance. Implements, monitors, and improves the department workflow to optimize safe patient outcomes.
• Monitors activities on a 24 hour/7 day week basis to ensure adequate workflow and to allow for rapid adjustments as indicated.
• Ensures staff is oriented, trained, and appropriately credentialed to meet competencies established within the department and hospital mandatory requirements.
• Supervises all decontamination and sterilization processing producing results in conformance with departmental goals and objectives and regulatory compliance.
• Ensures timeliness of instrumentation turnover, coordinates with OR regarding instrument replacement, functionality, and set completeness.
• Ensures all SPD patient care equipment and distribution equipment is properly maintained; ensures that all department processing equipment is operating as required.
• Monitors and ensures daily operational compliance with the standards governing sterile processing activities. Identifies emerging trends in sterile processing to achieve better outcomes. Works with OR Manager to coordinate and monitor staff training program. Ensures all staff is knowledgeable as to applicable standards, procedures, and safety requirements.
• Keeps current with trends and advances in methods of sterile processing by attending training sessions or professional forums and/or reading health care literature.
• Participates in development and/or revision of department operating policies and procedures; responsible for keeping departmental policies current to satisfy hospital and regulatory agency requirements.
• Coordinates preparation of budgetary recommendations of assigned units, monitors, verifies, and reconciles expenditures of budgeted funds.
• Hires, coaches, trains, and implements corrective action as necessary. Provides development and mentoring opportunities for staff. Completes timely evaluations for all SPD personnel.
• Develops relationships with physicians, nurses, and other department customers to enable conversations around service, safety, and financial issues.
• Other duties as assigned.

Methodist Richardson Medical Center is a 443-bed, full-service, acute care hospital that serves Richardson, Garland, Plano, and surrounding areas in Dallas and Collin counties. We are a Certified Comprehensive Stroke Center as well as the nation’s first hospital to receive The Joint Commission’s Gold Seal of Approval for Pancreatic/Hepatic/Biliary Cancer Certification. We also provide services at Methodist Richardson Medical Center – Campus for Continuing Care, which include a behavioral health and addiction recovery unit, inpatient rehabilitation, long-term acute care, and more. We strive to have a diverse workforce that reflects the communities we serve and welcomes the skills and talents of all groups. Our reputation as an award-winning employer shows in the distinctions we’ve earned:

• Magnet-designated hospital
• 150 Top Places to Work in Healthcare by Becker’s Hospital Review, 2023
• Top 10 Military Friendly Employer, Gold Designation, 2023
• Top 10 Military Spouse Friendly Employer, 2023
• Level III Neonatal Intensive Care Unit
• Level III Trauma Center